District’s INSPIRE strategic plan aims to improve educational outcomes through support and opportunities March 14, 2024 — by Sarah Thomas A new vision for how the two schools in the district will deliver education over the next decade is coming into fruition this year thanks to a combined effort of dozens of teachers, students, parents, community members and administrators. The district’s Strategic Planning Initiative (SPI), which began last spring and was accepted by the board […] read more » Maintenance team works to clear out congested pipes to prevent flooding March 8, 2024 — by Florence Hu This winter, strong El Niño conditions have brought heavy atmospheric river storms, sometimes causing areas on campus to experience minor flooding from puddles around congested drains. While maintenance staff members and contractors have worked to clear the pipes, officials have determined excavation may be necessary this summer to replace some sections of pipes to prevent […] read more » Long-standing tradition of crepe parties in French classes continue to spark interest in the language March 7, 2024 — by Amelia Chang and Annika Gho As French students walked into their classroom on Feb. 13, the smell of crisp batter and fresh strawberries immediately hit them. Soon after, they began flipping crepes and watching a movie, enjoying the break from typical lessons and activities. These crepe parties, held once a semester in Elaine Haggerty’s French classes, allow students to first-hand […] read more » Science Bowl team places third at regionals, falling short of national tournament qualification March 3, 2024 — by Richard Fan and Alec Guan The Science Bowl team fell short of making the national tournament this year after placing third in the regional competition held Feb. 10 at the National Accelerator Laboratory in West Menlo Park. The team went 5-1 in the preliminary rounds. After losing to Palo Alto, the Falcons were placed into the second bracket going into […] read more » COVID leave mandate for school employees reduced from five days to 24 hours after symptoms February 19, 2024 — by Parav Manney In February 2023, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) enacted a policy that sparked controversy. They mandated school staff, upon testing positive for COVID, to take five days of leave which deduct from their personal sick days. The policy persisted until Jan. 9 of this year, when Cal/OSHA updated its COVID-19 non-emergency […] read more » History teacher honored with University of Chicago ‘Outstanding Educator Award’ February 17, 2024 — by Kathy Wang AP U.S. history teacher (APUSH) Faith Stackhouse Daly received the University of Chicago’s 2023 Outstanding Educator Award during a virtual event in late November. The University of Chicago (UChicago) Outstanding Educator Award is an annual tradition where UChicago allows incoming freshmen the opportunity to nominate high school educators who made a difference in their education […] read more » Behind the Saratoga Strings performance lies stories of patriotism, struggles and love February 15, 2024 — by Saachi Jain When Saratoga Strings, the most advanced orchestra ensemble, took the stage in Chicago at the 77th annual Midwest Clinic Band and Orchestra Conference in mid-December, it was the culmination of hundreds of hours of practice and planning. The group spent four days in Chicago, performing in the convention center, McCormick Place West on Dec. 21. […] read more » More AP Exams to transition to digital format beginning in 2025; SHS is among schools piloting more digital tests this year February 14, 2024 — by William Cao and Eric Shi College Board will administer nine Advanced Placement (AP) exams digitally starting May 2025. Another six AP exams will be transitioned from the current on-paper format to a digital format in 2026. The 2025 digital AP exams include: AP African American Studies, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, […] read more » Passage of expanded parcel tax would provide $2.5 million annually for district February 14, 2024 — by William Cao and Eric Shi In efforts to maintain the competitiveness of LGSUHSD schools, the 5-member governing board has approved putting a parcel tax measure on the ballot this spring. If passed by two thirds of voters, it would raise the current parcel tax rate from $49 to $128. Funds from the parcel tax will be directed to hiring and […] read more » In person again, Mock Trial club sees increased participation February 13, 2024 — by Caitlin Stoiber The Mock Trial team competed in person again this year after spending the past three seasons online. Out of the four competitions in the Santa Clara County tournament that the club attended this season — two for Saratoga High’s prosecution team and two for the defense — the Falcons secured one win for the defense. […] read more » firstprevious...45678...2030405060...nextlast
Maintenance team works to clear out congested pipes to prevent flooding March 8, 2024 — by Florence Hu This winter, strong El Niño conditions have brought heavy atmospheric river storms, sometimes causing areas on campus to experience minor flooding from puddles around congested drains. While maintenance staff members and contractors have worked to clear the pipes, officials have determined excavation may be necessary this summer to replace some sections of pipes to prevent […] read more » Long-standing tradition of crepe parties in French classes continue to spark interest in the language March 7, 2024 — by Amelia Chang and Annika Gho As French students walked into their classroom on Feb. 13, the smell of crisp batter and fresh strawberries immediately hit them. Soon after, they began flipping crepes and watching a movie, enjoying the break from typical lessons and activities. These crepe parties, held once a semester in Elaine Haggerty’s French classes, allow students to first-hand […] read more » Science Bowl team places third at regionals, falling short of national tournament qualification March 3, 2024 — by Richard Fan and Alec Guan The Science Bowl team fell short of making the national tournament this year after placing third in the regional competition held Feb. 10 at the National Accelerator Laboratory in West Menlo Park. The team went 5-1 in the preliminary rounds. After losing to Palo Alto, the Falcons were placed into the second bracket going into […] read more » COVID leave mandate for school employees reduced from five days to 24 hours after symptoms February 19, 2024 — by Parav Manney In February 2023, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) enacted a policy that sparked controversy. They mandated school staff, upon testing positive for COVID, to take five days of leave which deduct from their personal sick days. The policy persisted until Jan. 9 of this year, when Cal/OSHA updated its COVID-19 non-emergency […] read more » History teacher honored with University of Chicago ‘Outstanding Educator Award’ February 17, 2024 — by Kathy Wang AP U.S. history teacher (APUSH) Faith Stackhouse Daly received the University of Chicago’s 2023 Outstanding Educator Award during a virtual event in late November. The University of Chicago (UChicago) Outstanding Educator Award is an annual tradition where UChicago allows incoming freshmen the opportunity to nominate high school educators who made a difference in their education […] read more » Behind the Saratoga Strings performance lies stories of patriotism, struggles and love February 15, 2024 — by Saachi Jain When Saratoga Strings, the most advanced orchestra ensemble, took the stage in Chicago at the 77th annual Midwest Clinic Band and Orchestra Conference in mid-December, it was the culmination of hundreds of hours of practice and planning. The group spent four days in Chicago, performing in the convention center, McCormick Place West on Dec. 21. […] read more » More AP Exams to transition to digital format beginning in 2025; SHS is among schools piloting more digital tests this year February 14, 2024 — by William Cao and Eric Shi College Board will administer nine Advanced Placement (AP) exams digitally starting May 2025. Another six AP exams will be transitioned from the current on-paper format to a digital format in 2026. The 2025 digital AP exams include: AP African American Studies, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, […] read more » Passage of expanded parcel tax would provide $2.5 million annually for district February 14, 2024 — by William Cao and Eric Shi In efforts to maintain the competitiveness of LGSUHSD schools, the 5-member governing board has approved putting a parcel tax measure on the ballot this spring. If passed by two thirds of voters, it would raise the current parcel tax rate from $49 to $128. Funds from the parcel tax will be directed to hiring and […] read more » In person again, Mock Trial club sees increased participation February 13, 2024 — by Caitlin Stoiber The Mock Trial team competed in person again this year after spending the past three seasons online. Out of the four competitions in the Santa Clara County tournament that the club attended this season — two for Saratoga High’s prosecution team and two for the defense — the Falcons secured one win for the defense. […] read more » firstprevious...45678...2030405060...nextlast
Long-standing tradition of crepe parties in French classes continue to spark interest in the language March 7, 2024 — by Amelia Chang and Annika Gho As French students walked into their classroom on Feb. 13, the smell of crisp batter and fresh strawberries immediately hit them. Soon after, they began flipping crepes and watching a movie, enjoying the break from typical lessons and activities. These crepe parties, held once a semester in Elaine Haggerty’s French classes, allow students to first-hand […] read more » Science Bowl team places third at regionals, falling short of national tournament qualification March 3, 2024 — by Richard Fan and Alec Guan The Science Bowl team fell short of making the national tournament this year after placing third in the regional competition held Feb. 10 at the National Accelerator Laboratory in West Menlo Park. The team went 5-1 in the preliminary rounds. After losing to Palo Alto, the Falcons were placed into the second bracket going into […] read more » COVID leave mandate for school employees reduced from five days to 24 hours after symptoms February 19, 2024 — by Parav Manney In February 2023, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) enacted a policy that sparked controversy. They mandated school staff, upon testing positive for COVID, to take five days of leave which deduct from their personal sick days. The policy persisted until Jan. 9 of this year, when Cal/OSHA updated its COVID-19 non-emergency […] read more » History teacher honored with University of Chicago ‘Outstanding Educator Award’ February 17, 2024 — by Kathy Wang AP U.S. history teacher (APUSH) Faith Stackhouse Daly received the University of Chicago’s 2023 Outstanding Educator Award during a virtual event in late November. The University of Chicago (UChicago) Outstanding Educator Award is an annual tradition where UChicago allows incoming freshmen the opportunity to nominate high school educators who made a difference in their education […] read more » Behind the Saratoga Strings performance lies stories of patriotism, struggles and love February 15, 2024 — by Saachi Jain When Saratoga Strings, the most advanced orchestra ensemble, took the stage in Chicago at the 77th annual Midwest Clinic Band and Orchestra Conference in mid-December, it was the culmination of hundreds of hours of practice and planning. The group spent four days in Chicago, performing in the convention center, McCormick Place West on Dec. 21. […] read more » More AP Exams to transition to digital format beginning in 2025; SHS is among schools piloting more digital tests this year February 14, 2024 — by William Cao and Eric Shi College Board will administer nine Advanced Placement (AP) exams digitally starting May 2025. Another six AP exams will be transitioned from the current on-paper format to a digital format in 2026. The 2025 digital AP exams include: AP African American Studies, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, […] read more » Passage of expanded parcel tax would provide $2.5 million annually for district February 14, 2024 — by William Cao and Eric Shi In efforts to maintain the competitiveness of LGSUHSD schools, the 5-member governing board has approved putting a parcel tax measure on the ballot this spring. If passed by two thirds of voters, it would raise the current parcel tax rate from $49 to $128. Funds from the parcel tax will be directed to hiring and […] read more » In person again, Mock Trial club sees increased participation February 13, 2024 — by Caitlin Stoiber The Mock Trial team competed in person again this year after spending the past three seasons online. Out of the four competitions in the Santa Clara County tournament that the club attended this season — two for Saratoga High’s prosecution team and two for the defense — the Falcons secured one win for the defense. […] read more » firstprevious...45678...2030405060...nextlast
Science Bowl team places third at regionals, falling short of national tournament qualification March 3, 2024 — by Richard Fan and Alec Guan The Science Bowl team fell short of making the national tournament this year after placing third in the regional competition held Feb. 10 at the National Accelerator Laboratory in West Menlo Park. The team went 5-1 in the preliminary rounds. After losing to Palo Alto, the Falcons were placed into the second bracket going into […] read more » COVID leave mandate for school employees reduced from five days to 24 hours after symptoms February 19, 2024 — by Parav Manney In February 2023, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) enacted a policy that sparked controversy. They mandated school staff, upon testing positive for COVID, to take five days of leave which deduct from their personal sick days. The policy persisted until Jan. 9 of this year, when Cal/OSHA updated its COVID-19 non-emergency […] read more » History teacher honored with University of Chicago ‘Outstanding Educator Award’ February 17, 2024 — by Kathy Wang AP U.S. history teacher (APUSH) Faith Stackhouse Daly received the University of Chicago’s 2023 Outstanding Educator Award during a virtual event in late November. The University of Chicago (UChicago) Outstanding Educator Award is an annual tradition where UChicago allows incoming freshmen the opportunity to nominate high school educators who made a difference in their education […] read more » Behind the Saratoga Strings performance lies stories of patriotism, struggles and love February 15, 2024 — by Saachi Jain When Saratoga Strings, the most advanced orchestra ensemble, took the stage in Chicago at the 77th annual Midwest Clinic Band and Orchestra Conference in mid-December, it was the culmination of hundreds of hours of practice and planning. The group spent four days in Chicago, performing in the convention center, McCormick Place West on Dec. 21. […] read more » More AP Exams to transition to digital format beginning in 2025; SHS is among schools piloting more digital tests this year February 14, 2024 — by William Cao and Eric Shi College Board will administer nine Advanced Placement (AP) exams digitally starting May 2025. Another six AP exams will be transitioned from the current on-paper format to a digital format in 2026. The 2025 digital AP exams include: AP African American Studies, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, […] read more » Passage of expanded parcel tax would provide $2.5 million annually for district February 14, 2024 — by William Cao and Eric Shi In efforts to maintain the competitiveness of LGSUHSD schools, the 5-member governing board has approved putting a parcel tax measure on the ballot this spring. If passed by two thirds of voters, it would raise the current parcel tax rate from $49 to $128. Funds from the parcel tax will be directed to hiring and […] read more » In person again, Mock Trial club sees increased participation February 13, 2024 — by Caitlin Stoiber The Mock Trial team competed in person again this year after spending the past three seasons online. Out of the four competitions in the Santa Clara County tournament that the club attended this season — two for Saratoga High’s prosecution team and two for the defense — the Falcons secured one win for the defense. […] read more » firstprevious...45678...2030405060...nextlast
COVID leave mandate for school employees reduced from five days to 24 hours after symptoms February 19, 2024 — by Parav Manney In February 2023, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) enacted a policy that sparked controversy. They mandated school staff, upon testing positive for COVID, to take five days of leave which deduct from their personal sick days. The policy persisted until Jan. 9 of this year, when Cal/OSHA updated its COVID-19 non-emergency […] read more » History teacher honored with University of Chicago ‘Outstanding Educator Award’ February 17, 2024 — by Kathy Wang AP U.S. history teacher (APUSH) Faith Stackhouse Daly received the University of Chicago’s 2023 Outstanding Educator Award during a virtual event in late November. The University of Chicago (UChicago) Outstanding Educator Award is an annual tradition where UChicago allows incoming freshmen the opportunity to nominate high school educators who made a difference in their education […] read more » Behind the Saratoga Strings performance lies stories of patriotism, struggles and love February 15, 2024 — by Saachi Jain When Saratoga Strings, the most advanced orchestra ensemble, took the stage in Chicago at the 77th annual Midwest Clinic Band and Orchestra Conference in mid-December, it was the culmination of hundreds of hours of practice and planning. The group spent four days in Chicago, performing in the convention center, McCormick Place West on Dec. 21. […] read more » More AP Exams to transition to digital format beginning in 2025; SHS is among schools piloting more digital tests this year February 14, 2024 — by William Cao and Eric Shi College Board will administer nine Advanced Placement (AP) exams digitally starting May 2025. Another six AP exams will be transitioned from the current on-paper format to a digital format in 2026. The 2025 digital AP exams include: AP African American Studies, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, […] read more » Passage of expanded parcel tax would provide $2.5 million annually for district February 14, 2024 — by William Cao and Eric Shi In efforts to maintain the competitiveness of LGSUHSD schools, the 5-member governing board has approved putting a parcel tax measure on the ballot this spring. If passed by two thirds of voters, it would raise the current parcel tax rate from $49 to $128. Funds from the parcel tax will be directed to hiring and […] read more » In person again, Mock Trial club sees increased participation February 13, 2024 — by Caitlin Stoiber The Mock Trial team competed in person again this year after spending the past three seasons online. Out of the four competitions in the Santa Clara County tournament that the club attended this season — two for Saratoga High’s prosecution team and two for the defense — the Falcons secured one win for the defense. […] read more » firstprevious...45678...2030405060...nextlast
History teacher honored with University of Chicago ‘Outstanding Educator Award’ February 17, 2024 — by Kathy Wang AP U.S. history teacher (APUSH) Faith Stackhouse Daly received the University of Chicago’s 2023 Outstanding Educator Award during a virtual event in late November. The University of Chicago (UChicago) Outstanding Educator Award is an annual tradition where UChicago allows incoming freshmen the opportunity to nominate high school educators who made a difference in their education […] read more » Behind the Saratoga Strings performance lies stories of patriotism, struggles and love February 15, 2024 — by Saachi Jain When Saratoga Strings, the most advanced orchestra ensemble, took the stage in Chicago at the 77th annual Midwest Clinic Band and Orchestra Conference in mid-December, it was the culmination of hundreds of hours of practice and planning. The group spent four days in Chicago, performing in the convention center, McCormick Place West on Dec. 21. […] read more » More AP Exams to transition to digital format beginning in 2025; SHS is among schools piloting more digital tests this year February 14, 2024 — by William Cao and Eric Shi College Board will administer nine Advanced Placement (AP) exams digitally starting May 2025. Another six AP exams will be transitioned from the current on-paper format to a digital format in 2026. The 2025 digital AP exams include: AP African American Studies, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, […] read more » Passage of expanded parcel tax would provide $2.5 million annually for district February 14, 2024 — by William Cao and Eric Shi In efforts to maintain the competitiveness of LGSUHSD schools, the 5-member governing board has approved putting a parcel tax measure on the ballot this spring. If passed by two thirds of voters, it would raise the current parcel tax rate from $49 to $128. Funds from the parcel tax will be directed to hiring and […] read more » In person again, Mock Trial club sees increased participation February 13, 2024 — by Caitlin Stoiber The Mock Trial team competed in person again this year after spending the past three seasons online. Out of the four competitions in the Santa Clara County tournament that the club attended this season — two for Saratoga High’s prosecution team and two for the defense — the Falcons secured one win for the defense. […] read more » firstprevious...45678...2030405060...nextlast
Behind the Saratoga Strings performance lies stories of patriotism, struggles and love February 15, 2024 — by Saachi Jain When Saratoga Strings, the most advanced orchestra ensemble, took the stage in Chicago at the 77th annual Midwest Clinic Band and Orchestra Conference in mid-December, it was the culmination of hundreds of hours of practice and planning. The group spent four days in Chicago, performing in the convention center, McCormick Place West on Dec. 21. […] read more » More AP Exams to transition to digital format beginning in 2025; SHS is among schools piloting more digital tests this year February 14, 2024 — by William Cao and Eric Shi College Board will administer nine Advanced Placement (AP) exams digitally starting May 2025. Another six AP exams will be transitioned from the current on-paper format to a digital format in 2026. The 2025 digital AP exams include: AP African American Studies, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, […] read more » Passage of expanded parcel tax would provide $2.5 million annually for district February 14, 2024 — by William Cao and Eric Shi In efforts to maintain the competitiveness of LGSUHSD schools, the 5-member governing board has approved putting a parcel tax measure on the ballot this spring. If passed by two thirds of voters, it would raise the current parcel tax rate from $49 to $128. Funds from the parcel tax will be directed to hiring and […] read more » In person again, Mock Trial club sees increased participation February 13, 2024 — by Caitlin Stoiber The Mock Trial team competed in person again this year after spending the past three seasons online. Out of the four competitions in the Santa Clara County tournament that the club attended this season — two for Saratoga High’s prosecution team and two for the defense — the Falcons secured one win for the defense. […] read more » firstprevious...45678...2030405060...nextlast
More AP Exams to transition to digital format beginning in 2025; SHS is among schools piloting more digital tests this year February 14, 2024 — by William Cao and Eric Shi College Board will administer nine Advanced Placement (AP) exams digitally starting May 2025. Another six AP exams will be transitioned from the current on-paper format to a digital format in 2026. The 2025 digital AP exams include: AP African American Studies, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, […] read more » Passage of expanded parcel tax would provide $2.5 million annually for district February 14, 2024 — by William Cao and Eric Shi In efforts to maintain the competitiveness of LGSUHSD schools, the 5-member governing board has approved putting a parcel tax measure on the ballot this spring. If passed by two thirds of voters, it would raise the current parcel tax rate from $49 to $128. Funds from the parcel tax will be directed to hiring and […] read more » In person again, Mock Trial club sees increased participation February 13, 2024 — by Caitlin Stoiber The Mock Trial team competed in person again this year after spending the past three seasons online. Out of the four competitions in the Santa Clara County tournament that the club attended this season — two for Saratoga High’s prosecution team and two for the defense — the Falcons secured one win for the defense. […] read more » firstprevious...45678...2030405060...nextlast
Passage of expanded parcel tax would provide $2.5 million annually for district February 14, 2024 — by William Cao and Eric Shi In efforts to maintain the competitiveness of LGSUHSD schools, the 5-member governing board has approved putting a parcel tax measure on the ballot this spring. If passed by two thirds of voters, it would raise the current parcel tax rate from $49 to $128. Funds from the parcel tax will be directed to hiring and […] read more » In person again, Mock Trial club sees increased participation February 13, 2024 — by Caitlin Stoiber The Mock Trial team competed in person again this year after spending the past three seasons online. Out of the four competitions in the Santa Clara County tournament that the club attended this season — two for Saratoga High’s prosecution team and two for the defense — the Falcons secured one win for the defense. […] read more » firstprevious...45678...2030405060...nextlast
In person again, Mock Trial club sees increased participation February 13, 2024 — by Caitlin Stoiber The Mock Trial team competed in person again this year after spending the past three seasons online. Out of the four competitions in the Santa Clara County tournament that the club attended this season — two for Saratoga High’s prosecution team and two for the defense — the Falcons secured one win for the defense. […] read more » firstprevious...45678...2030405060...nextlast